Alexander Schwabe (1824 - 1872)

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Alexander Schwabe

Alexander Schwabe (Russian: Александр Петрович Швабе) was a Russian painter known for his detailed and vivid hunting scenes and animal portraits. Born in 1824, Schwabe became a prominent artist of his time, specializing in depicting animals in their natural settings. His works often featured horses, dogs, and scenes of hunts, reflecting his deep passion for nature and wildlife.

Schwabe's career began with commissions from the Russian Imperial family, which significantly boosted his reputation. He painted numerous portraits of prized horses and hunting dogs for Emperor Nicholas I and other members of the aristocracy. His notable works include "Horses with a Shepherd and a Dog" (1850), "Deer Hunt in the Vicinity of Gatchina" (1860), and "Wolves Attacking a Herd of Horses" (1863). These pieces showcased his ability to capture the dynamic movement and energy of animals in action​.

In addition to his paintings, Schwabe was recognized for his academic contributions. In 1861, he was appointed as a professor at the Imperial Academy of Arts, reflecting his influence and expertise in animal painting. His works were frequently exhibited in academic shows between 1844 and 1863, and many of his paintings are now housed in prestigious collections, such as the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow and the Gatchina Palace​.

For collectors and art enthusiasts, Alexander Schwabe's paintings offer a captivating glimpse into 19th-century Russian aristocratic life and their passion for hunting and nature. To stay updated on new sales and auction events related to Alexander Schwabe's works, sign up for our updates.

Date and place of birt:1824, Riga, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:1872, Tallinn, Russian Empire
Nationality:Latvia, Russia, Estonia, Russian Empire
Period of activity: XIX century
Specialization:Animalist, Artist, Painter, Portraitist
Art school / group:Russian school
Genre:Animalistic, Parade portrait
Art style:Realism, Romanticism

Creators Latvia

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1978
Boriss Bērziņš (1930 - 2002)
Boriss Bērziņš
1930 - 2002
Artur Petrovich Apinis (1904 - 1975)
Artur Petrovich Apinis
1904 - 1975
Artur Yanovich Lapin'sh (1911 - 1983)
Artur Yanovich Lapin'sh
1911 - 1983
Constantin Kluge (1912 - 2003)
Constantin Kluge
1912 - 2003
Eduard Yanovich Brentsens (1885 - 1929)
Eduard Yanovich Brentsens
1885 - 1929
Arthur Vladimirovich Fonvizin (1883 - 1973)
Arthur Vladimirovich Fonvizin
1883 - 1973
Jan Damel (1780 - 1840)
Jan Damel
1780 - 1840
Léopold Bernhard Bernstamm (1859 - 1939)
Léopold Bernhard Bernstamm
1859 - 1939
Abel Pann (1883 - 1963)
Abel Pann
1883 - 1963
Naum L'vovich Aronson (1872 - 1943)
Naum L'vovich Aronson
1872 - 1943
Alexander Ivanovich Sauerweid (1783 - 1844)
Alexander Ivanovich Sauerweid
1783 - 1844
Solomon Moiseevich Gershov (1906 - 1989)
Solomon Moiseevich Gershov
1906 - 1989
Martins Krumins (1900 - 1992)
Martins Krumins
1900 - 1992
Aleksandr Davidovich Drevin (1889 - 1938)
Aleksandr Davidovich Drevin
1889 - 1938
Sergey Arsen'evich Vinogradov (1869 - 1938)
Sergey Arsen'evich Vinogradov
1869 - 1938

Creators Realism

Richard Bergholz (1865 - 1920)
Richard Bergholz
1865 - 1920
Valentina Petrovna Tsvetkova (1917 - 2007)
Valentina Petrovna Tsvetkova
1917 - 2007
Olga Potthast von Minden (1869 - 1942)
Olga Potthast von Minden
1869 - 1942
Rudolf Żukowski (1814 - 1886)
Rudolf Żukowski
1814 - 1886
Charles Lucien Léandre (1862 - 1934)
Charles Lucien Léandre
1862 - 1934
Félix Buhot (1847 - 1898)
Félix Buhot
1847 - 1898
Johann Jakob Wetzel (1781 - 1834)
Johann Jakob Wetzel
1781 - 1834
Hein Hoppmann (1901 - 1982)
Hein Hoppmann
1901 - 1982
Karl Georg Jensen (1851 - 1933)
Karl Georg Jensen
1851 - 1933
Georgius Jacobus Johannes van Os I (1782 - 1861)
Georgius Jacobus Johannes van Os I
1782 - 1861
Jan Bogaerts (1878 - 1962)
Jan Bogaerts
1878 - 1962
Robert Zund (1826 - 1909)
Robert Zund
1826 - 1909
Frederik Ernlund (1879 - 1957)
Frederik Ernlund
1879 - 1957
Richard Scheibe (1879 - 1964)
Richard Scheibe
1879 - 1964
Friedrich Gunkel (1819 - 1876)
Friedrich Gunkel
1819 - 1876
Edward Antoon Portielje (1861 - 1949)
Edward Antoon Portielje
1861 - 1949
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